annt59-I didn't get them at a dollar store, I got them at our local Ace hardware store.
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annt59-I didn't get them at a dollar store, I got them at our local Ace hardware store.
I love using those cutting mats for templates, especially now that xray film is virtually a thing of the past.
Jan in VA
Living in the foothills
peacefully colors my world.
Thanks for the template idea. I just bought some plastic for the fabric store which is no where near the size of the cutting matts. Will keep this tip in mind. Thanks.
Oh man!! I bought a set of four for the kitchen, and when they did not work out so well, I tossed them. (see Anne hitting self in head)
Life is not a movie. No one is going to yell "CUT" when you make a mistake. - Anne L. Fulton
I use those chopping mats as well and find they don't get brittle like the quilting template plastic! I've got some that are three years old and still as pliable as when I first cut them! I get most of mine at a local flea market and sometimes get them at half price. Some come in two packs and some in 3 packs. I buy 8-10 packs at a time to keep on hand as I make a lot of templates.
Great idea! I use templates for appliqué pieces only but will have to look for these as the plastic sheets are so much more costly.
Jeanann
Theres nothing wrong with me a little chocolate won't fix.
Wow....thanks for this hint......back to dollar tree...I love that store...
Thanks for sharing! That is a great idea and savings.
Anna Quilts
What I great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Julie
Good friends are like stars; you don't always see them, but you know they're always there!
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